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| | Hugh Jackman cries on 60 minutes when talking about family: Oscar bid or real? | | Added 13 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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These are photos of Hugh Jackman at the Les Miserables premiere in New York last night. Kaiser will be covering the ladies shortly. He was there with his wife of 16 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, aka “that lucky bitch.” I love these two together and hope we never hear a whiff of scandal about them.
Hugh was interviewed on 60 Minutes this Sunday, and it’s an understatement to say that I enjoyed it. I loved seeing that interview, and although I’m already a fan I came away with more respect and adoration for Hugh than ever. Hugh’s Les Mis co-star Anne Hathaway may be blanketing us with her Oscar campaign, but I think Hugh just cinched it in this single, focused segment.
A lot of outlets are focusing on Hugh breaking down crying when he describes how his mother abandoned his family, including his father and Hugh’s two brothers and two sisters, when he was just eight. (Hugh has since reconnected with his mother, and did see her about once a year after she left.) Hugh has discussed this before, and it’s not exactly when he started crying in the interview. Hugh started crying when talking about how his father, who raised him and his siblings as a single parent, tells him to value his family above all else. It wasn’t a put on from Hugh and you could tell that he was genuinely affected.
That wasn’t the part of Hugh’s interview that got me choked up, though. I got choked up seeing segments of his performance in Les Mis. If just a clip from the film is that powerful, imagine how incredible the whole movie is going to be. I want this Oscar for Hugh. Here are some highlights from his interview, and the video is in full below.
On singing live while filming Les Mis instead of recording it in the studio
You get an emotional truth. For example, there’s one song and it’s, literally, written like this: “What have I done, sweet Jesus? What have I done? Become a thief in the night, become a dog on the run. Have I fallen so far and is the hour so late that nothing remains but the cry of my hate?” That’s how it’s written… I could mix it up, I could take a pause. If I was emotional, I could be emotional.
On his mom leaving his family in Australia to return to her native England
Yeah. I don’t think she thought for a second it would be forever when she went. I think she thought it was, “I just need to get away, and I’ll come back.” Dad used to pray every night that mum would come back.
On if he worried his dad would leave too
Never, in a million years, could I imagine, my father is a rock. My father is my rock. It’s where I learned everything about loyalty, dependability, about being there day-in, day-out, no matter what.
On meeting his future wife during his first acting job
I just had an absolute certainty that she was the person I was gonna be with for the rest of my life. Even when Deb tried to break up with me, which she did. I said– “Don’t worry, I get it. I’m your worst nightmare. A young actor in his first job, but don’t worry. We’re gonna be together. This is it.”
On the advice his dad gives him now (this is when he starts to cry)
It’s always about the family. Ah, ah, it’s all– sorry, mate. It’s always, “How’s Deb?” It’s not about work. And I think that’s him living with, probably, some of his regrets and feelings of maybe he– you know, at the wrong time, put too much into his career. And he doesn’t want me to make that mistake. And so, in his gentle way, he always reminds me this is the most important thing.
On preparing his body for his roles
Well this is your tool as much as your voice, as much as your emotions, and so I’ve always taken that very seriously and I love playing Wolverine. It’s a great character, but I want it to be better than the last time. I want to be physically in better shape, otherwise, there’s no point doing it.
On if he thought it would limit his career to playing gay songwriter Peter Allen on Broadway
Never thought it for a second. What sexuality you are is not the most interesting thing about you. It’s the kind of person you are. And that role, just, had, first of all, it was naughty.
I would never give myself permission to do the things I did as Peter Allen. And his sexuality, for me, w– is another costume. It’s a personality trait, it’s not who you really are. However, when I was doing Peter Allen, there’s a scene where I kiss my boyfriend, who’s dying of AIDS. And I go in for the kiss, and I heard this, “Don’t do it, Wolverine.”
[From 60 Minutes]
This is why I love Hugh. He comes across as so dedicated to his wife and kids and incredibly honed to his craft. There’s something so real and so heartfelt about Hugh. He’s rare among leading men and his talent is undeniable.
Also, we may see Hugh out with his children in his everyday life, but it’s very interesting to me that they weren’t shown on 60 Minutes. He could have easily filmed a quick scene outdoors playing with them, but he didn’t. He decided to keep them off camera when he could have used them to bolster his family man image.
Here’s the interview, in full, from 60 Minutes. There’s an amazing performance from Hugh, in Les Mis, around 4:00. He talks about his mother leaving at around 5:00. Hugh’s wife is interviewed around 8:30. At 9:10 Hugh starts crying. The highlight, though, is when he works out at 10:40! Holy crap look at his arms.
My advice to Deborra-Lee – work on your shoe game, girl. You already won the man lottery.
Hugh looks so good with that Wolverine beard!
Premiere photos credit: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com
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| | Hugh Jackman Taught Gangnam Style by Psy | | Added 13 years ago | Source: The Blemish |
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No, theWolverine sequel won’t be part musical like how Spider-Man 3 was. Baby Jesus would kill himself if that happened. Psy was just visiting the set ofWolverine and teaching Hugh Jackman, who just turned 44 last week, how to dance. Gangnam Style. Psy even got his own claws. I wish I had my own claws. You know how much more annoying it could be when I poke someone?
Anyway, it’s a little less awesome when you watch the video. There’s no music so it’s just them fake riding a horse with Wolverine claws. If I was there, I would have at least loudly hummed the music.
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| | Hugh Jackman Goes for the Homeless Look | | Added 13 years ago | Source: The Blemish |
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Hugh Jackman was in Sydney yesterday sporting a new look for The Wolverine while posing for pictures and signing autographs. Apparently the Wolverine sequel will be about that time in his life when he was penniless, living on the street and had nowhere else to turn to except homeless prostitution. That was in the comics. Look it up.
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| | Hugh Jackman Goes for a Swim | | Added 13 years ago | Source: The Blemish |
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Hugh Jackman went for a swim at Bondi Beach after a “long hard weight session” in Sydney on Sunday. Then he ran up to me and kicked sand in my face while flexing his muscles for the ladies. That Hugh Jackman is such a jerk.
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| | Hugh Jackman shirtless on the beach: wet, beefy and bearded: would you hit it? | | Added 13 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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The last time we covered shirtless Hugh Jackman, not many people commented so I’m hoping that by phrasing this title in the form of a question we’ll encourage more reader participation, as it were. Otherwise the next time Hugh has a hot, wet beach photo op we won’t be so likely to cover it. Which is fine, but I’m crying inside a little. There’s very little I like covering more than shirtless Hugh Jackman. Unless Matt Damon strips down and does the equivalent of a vacation commercial. Which you know isn’t going to happen. The last time we saw him shirtless on the beach was three years ago and he was still pudgy from his Informant weight gain. He needs to show off that Elysium body.
This is Hugh’s rough and ready Wolverine body. He’s due to start filming the Wolverine sequel at the end of this month. If you compare how he looks now in these fantasy-ready candids on the beach in Australia yesterday, with how he looked less than a month ago, he’s even more defined. This is a man who is supremely committed to his craft and my God does it show.
This has got to be my favorite photo, where his shirt is half off. He’s getting ready to come over to rub sunscreen on my back, with slow strong hands.
Anyway here’s what the Daily Mail says about these photos, and about the filming schedule, which takes place in Hugh’s native Australia. Unfortunately Jessica Biel is going to be in it. Why?!
Strapping star Hugh Jackson showed off his famously muscular physique today on Bondi Beach in his native Australia.
In a sight that surely left women swooning, and men envious, the X Men actor stripped off for a swim in the sea, revealing his rock solid set of abs.
The toned 6ft 2inch performer enjoyed the warm weather and showed off his athletic prowess…
Jackman’s stay in his hometown of Sydney is not purely for play as he will begin filming X-Men sequel The Wolverine at Fox Studios within a matter days.
According to reports, Hugh’s list of requests, a private gym has been set up for him on set and a temporary home has been found for his family in Woollahra.
Local media also estimate the movie will provide an $80million boost to the Australian economy.
Just last week it was revealed that Jessica Biel will join Jackman in the cast.
Biel will play Viper in the sixth installment of the series of films.
According to Marvel?s website, Viper originates from a war-torn Eastern European country and is involved in several parts of Wolverine?s story.
[From The Daily Mail]
The film is scheduled for release next summer. For now we have these lovely photos of Hugh looking like an advertisement for just about anything that anyone would buy. You’ll excuse me while I have trouble gathering my thoughts. This is such a nice way to begin a Monday.
Photo credit: FameFlynet, Inc: Bigoz
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| | Hugh Jackman Has a Nice Beard Going for 'Les Miserables' | | Added 13 years ago | Source: The Blemish |
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Here’s Hugh Jackman filming scenes with his sweet Jesus-beard on the set of Les Miserables. If there were no cameras in front of him, he’d just be a crazy homeless guy shouting and throwing paper into the air. But since there are, he’s “acting”… like a crazy homeless guy shouting and throwing paper into the air.
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| | Hugh Jackman lost a lot of weight, looks like has has fleas: Would you still hit it? | | Added 13 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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I know that question is ridiculous, and it’s making me giggle uncontrollably. You know I would! It’s Hugh Jackman. Just stick him in the shower and wash the grime off him first and you’re good to go. When I first read that Hugh Jackman lost weight I was like “where” since the dude was already buff. After I saw him I realized that he lost weight the Christian Bale way, all over until he looks emaciated. Poor Hugh. I’ll make him a nice meal and take care of him.
Hugh is playing the Jean Valjean role in Le Miserables, and he’s of course in character for these shots taken on set in London. I honestly didn’t read the book, but I saw the 1998 film, with Liam Neeson, Claire Danes and Uma Thurman. I loved it and wonder why they have to make another one (update: this one is a musical, thanks for cluing me in!) Celebuzz has a good overview of Hugh’s character, along with the casting for the rest of the film. Hugh is playing the lead Liam Neeson occupied in the earlier movie:
Hugh Jackman isn?t looking so jacked on the set of Les Miserables. The Wolverine actor known for his big smile and bulging biceps was easy to miss while filming scenes for the beloved play-turned-movie.
Hugh, 43, is shooting scenes in London, England as the character of Jean Valjean, and looks to have shed some pounds and muscle for the part. Dressed in rags, Hugh also dons a poorly shaved haircut that includes scars all over his head.
In case you?re not familiar with the story, here?s a breakdown of Hugh?s character, and it may explain why he?s so thin.
In Les Mis, Jean is a poor man who has been on the run from the law for 19 years after he stole bread to feed his sister?s starving children during an economic depression in France. Jean is actively pursued his whole life (and throughout the play) by police officer Javert (Russell Crowe).
Other familiar faces to join Hugh in this classic tale include Amanda Seyfried (Cosette), Helena Bonham-Carter (Madame Thnardier), Anne Hathaway (Fantine) and Sacha Baron Cohen (Monsieur Thnardier).
[From Celebuzz]
The only thing that Celebuzz forgot to mention in their article above is that Russell Crowe will be playing the officer who chases Jackman’s character throughout the film, his foil Javert. Now I’m getting all excited for this movie, which isn’t out until December! Damn, well at least it’s coming this year.
I’m going to take a hint from Celebuzz and also include some shirtless photos of Jackman as contrast. It’s Tuesday Wednesday*, we deserve them. These are from last August, so it wasn’t too long ago that Hugh was big in just the right places.
*I honestly thought it was only Tuesday! WTH is wrong with me?
Photo credit: FameFlynet
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| | Hugh Jackman on the Set of 'Les Miserables?: First Look! | | Added 13 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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He?s always given his all to his roles, and Hugh Jackman looked like an authentic Jean Valjean on the set of ?Les Miserables? today (March 20).
The ?Australia? stud sported a carved-up coif, with a scraggly beard and unkempt ensemble as he filmed scenes for the film adaptation of the world famous musical.
In addition to Jackman, stars like Amanda Seyfried, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Russell Crowe are signed on to the project.
?Les Miserables? is scheduled to hit theaters on December 14th, just in time for the holiday movie season.
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| | Hugh Jackman & Elle Macpherson Meet Queen Elizabeth | | Added 14 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Adding their A-list star power to the Royal event, Hugh Jackman and Elle Macpherson attended a Buckingham Palace reception for members of the Australian community living in the UK on Thursday evening (October 13).
The "Real Steel" stud suited up in a navy blazer while the former supermodel looked divine for her face time with the evening's host in a pale Pink colored Donna Karan dress.
The elegant affair comes just days before the Queen is set to embark on an 11-day tour of Australia - a trip Macpherson is quite excited about, telling press, "It's great for us and great for her."
Sure to keep things on a lighter note, Jackman, a fellow Down Under native, explained his feelings about being invited to the grand palace, jokingly explaining, "As an Aussie it feels weird, I'm just waiting to get thrown out."
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| | Hugh Jackman Is a Show-Off | | Added 14 years ago | Source: The Blemish |
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Hey, Hugh Jackman. No one wants to see your chiseled abs, sculpted chest, broad shoulders and bulging biceps. Put your shirt on. You’re embarrassing yourself. Am I right, ladies? Ladies? Oh, okay. I’ll just wait until you pick your jaws up off the floor for confirmation then.
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